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Top Common Misleading Acne Myths

Throughout the years there have been severalhealing.
myths about the causes of acne that have
created more confusion than an answer to theDon't pop those pimples! The general belief
real cause of this devastating skinthat popping pimples will help them clear up
condition. Having a clear understanding aboutmore quickly is just another common acne
the causes of acne is a very important partmyth. While popping your pimples can, in a
in the battle against this skin problem.way, make them seem less noticeable, in the
However, knowing about what doesn't causeend this practice can actually prolong the
acne can be just as important as what causeshealing process. The reason of this
it. So, it is important to learn about someconsequence is that when you pop a pimple
of the common myths surrounding acne to getyou're actually pushing the bacteria from it
rid of the misconceptions they provoke wichdeeper into the skin, as a result this causes
could lead you into the wrong path towardsthe surrounding area to become red and
recovery.irritated. And although there are some
devices (such as blackhead extractors) that
Let's start with the "Tan Myth". Many peoplecan help pop your pimples without causing
have been told that acne can be cleared up bythis side effect, they are not a safe
the application of a tan. Although a tan mayrecommedation either for they can cause the
help cover the redness caused by acne, information  of  scars.
reality it won't heal or prevent it after
all. The are many risks involved with gettingAnother myth that you might have heard about
a tan. When you mix tanning beds and the sun,acne involves the use of makeup and shaving.
there's a great possibility of damaging yourThey say that if you want to have a clear
skin. So, this is a complete myth - a tan ishealthy skin, you must not wear makeup or
not a solution for acne; this could onlyshave. But the fact of the matter is: there
cause more problems to your skin conditionis not a problem in using products that are
than  helping  it  cure.noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. These types
of products are designed to avoid the
Another myth that you might have taken as aclogging of pores and cause breakouts.
fact has to do with washing your face. If youNowadays, there are also some concealers
have been washing your face several times acontaining benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
day hoping to reduce the number of breakoutsin them which are especially created to help
you usually experience then you are takingfight  acne.
part of a myth. I'm not saying that this
natural skin care treatment is bad, not atThe above are but a small number of myths
all. In fact, washing your face helps get ridrelated to acne and its causes. To be able to
of oil and excess dirt, and removes dry skintreat acne, it is important to learn about
(which can clog pores and cause acne).its possible causes beforehand. Having this
However, the problem comes when you startknowledge will give you a better idea of
washing your face too often. Over washingwhat's best for the type of acne you suffer.
your face can remove some of the essentialHowever, in case you are not sure regarding
oils found in your skin; and doing so willyour acne causes and what treatment could be
cause your face to become especially dry andthe best to treat it, you are more than
irritated. It doesn't mean that these effectsadvised to consult a dermatologist for the
will cause acne directly but they undoubtedlybest medical attention.
will contribute to keep your acne from



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